Social Work

Is the MSW Program Right for You?

Are you a person who enjoys helping others? Do you feel fulfilled by devoting your
time and energy to improving lives? If so, then a career as a social worker may be
the right professional path for you -- and USFSM's Master of Social Work (MSW) degree
can help you get there!

Social workers advise clients through life’s daily challenges and transitions, helping
individuals and families find the necessary resources to solve personal problems and
improve relationships. They desire to make a difference in the world in a variety
of settings, sometimes on the level of domestic conflict, sometimes serving as state
and federal investigators.

Social workers operate in private practices, public institutions, as researchers and
social policy advocates. They address social issues including domestic violence, poverty,
child abuse, homelessness and often work closely with people in a therapeutic setting
where excellent listening and problem solving skills are required.

Future Careers

Masters level social workers are in enormous demand. They are often employed as:

Medical Social Workers

Social Workers in Mental Health

Addictions Facility Social Worker

Domestic Violence Social Worker

Child Welfare Social Worker

Hospice Social Worker

They are employed in government, forensics, academia, homeless centers, research facilities,
and state and federal investigations sites. Private practice social workers need additional
training and require licensing. Each state has its own regulatory board for licensing
social workers. Existing law protects the title “social worker.”